Cats that have less stress in everyday life, are usually easier to treat. Stress builds up when the cat doesn't have any breathing pauses during stressful events. Too much can express itself in unwanted behavior at home, but possibly on the grooming table as well, which can make the treatment more difficult. To deal with stress at home and get tailor-made advice, you can take a look at our options for assistance.
Some basic tips:
- Don't plan a grooming consultation too close to another stressful event (for example the vet or a vacation). Emergencies are of course always an exception!
- Make it as comfortable as possible for your cat to travel. Teach your cat to experience traveling as less frightening. More tips about it can be found on this blog and are similar to those for traveling to the vet.
- Play with your cat just before you have to leave or offer some relaxing herbs such as valerian.
- Make sure that you are as calm as possible. This is also important while placing the cat in its transportation carrier.
- Take a blanket with the cat's own scent and hair in the carrier. Bring an extra one for on the grooming table.
For even more information, please read our blog about "Stress prevention during grooming consultations".